The correct answer is: D. All of these
Pahari languages are a group of Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Himalayas, primarily in Nepal, India, and Pakistan. They are closely related to Hindi and Punjabi, and are sometimes considered to be dialects of those languages.
The three main branches of Pahari languages are:
- Central Pahari languages, spoken in the central Himalayas, including Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari.
- Eastern Pahari languages, spoken in the eastern Himalayas, including Nepali, Bhojpuri, and Maithili.
- Western Pahari languages, spoken in the western Himalayas, including Dogri, Kangri, and Chambeali.
Nepali is the official language of Nepal, and is spoken by about 45% of the population. It is also spoken in India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Garhwali and Kumaoni are spoken in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttarakhand, India. Jaunsari is spoken in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand, India. Nepali, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari are all Central Pahari languages.
Bhojpuri is spoken in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Maithili is spoken in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Dogri is spoken in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Kangri is spoken in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Chambeali is spoken in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Dogri, Kangri, and Chambeali are all Western Pahari languages.
Pahari languages are spoken by about 100 million people worldwide. They are a diverse group of languages, with a rich history and culture.